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3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful

3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful

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Lounge about with patio doors open and views of the surrounding islands
Dine or relax on the patio, whilst enjoying the beautiful ocean views
Cocktail time on the patio, smell the ocean and hear the surf
Beautiful panoramic vistas from from upstairs living area
The gourmet kitchen is spacious with a wet bar and wonderfully casual dining

Overview of 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cooten Bay, Tortola
  • Popular LocationCooten Bay2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnegada Island5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTortola Cruise Ship Port10 min drive
  • AirportTortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful

Overlooking the spectacular ocean at the front of the villa and surrounded by tropical forest, the breathtaking 360 degree panorama and the lush vegetation around the property will immerse you in tropical mood. Totally obscured from the world, your privacy is ensured as you soak up the Caribbean sun and you enjoy the intimate luxuries of a villa designed to put you at peace with the world. Surfside is an indoor/outdoor type of house with the living area being upstairs to take advantage of the high ceilings, views and breezes. The doors and windows on the sea side fold back to the extent that the indoor area merges with the deep verandah. The bedroom doors also fold back on the sea side, where there is also a deep verandah, and most of our guests sleep with just the screen doors which enables them enjoy the open aspect of the house and wake up to the sounds of the ocean and birdsong. However, for those who prefer it, AC is available in both bedrooms.

Surfside Gardens is only a two minute walk to the Cooten Bay ruin, the pebble beach and the fabulous North Shore surf. A short surfboard paddle around the headland each side of Cooten Bay, a five minute drive or decent hike will take you to the delightful sandy beaches of Lava Flow to the West and Josiah's Bay to the East.

There are just eight owner-occupied bespoke and individually designed homes on the entire Cooten Bay hillside, each on approximately one acre of land, which guarantees a secluded secret retreat even though you are only a ten minute drive away from the capital Road Town. Surfside Gardens is the lowest property on the hill and the closest to the pebble beach and ocean as well as the Cooten Bay ruins dating back a couple of centuries!

To get the best out of your visit we strongly recommend that you hire a car, preferably a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The car hire company that we recommend will leave the car where you arrive, either at the ferry-dock or the airport and you can leave the car there when you depart, all at no extra charge. On your arrival, we will meet you at a convenient meeting point, like the supermarket and escort you to the property. Guests normally let us know in advance if there is any provisioning they will require us to provide for their first 24 hours. The following day we can swing by the villa to see that everything is OK and if there is anything we can help with. Our guests choose how much interaction they want with us during their stay and we can be at the villa in 15 minutes if needed.

The standby generator will kick in automatically if there is a power outage, so there's no need for guests to worry that they won't have power.

For further information and photos please see our website http://www.surfsidegardensbvi.com/

Property manager

Heather Chapman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside and away from the house itself please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East End

Located in East End, this villa is by the ocean. Biras Creek Trail and Trail of Palms are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Healthy National Park and Sage Mountain National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Cooten Bay - 2 min walk
  • Anegada Island - 5 min drive
  • Virgin Islands Folk Museum - 10 min drive
  • Tortola Cruise Ship Port - 10 min drive
  • Trunk Bay Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beans - 9 min drive
  • Bell's Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar - 9 min drive
  • Tola Brewery - 8 min drive
  • Tropix Cocktail Bar - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cooten Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Anegada Island and Trunk Bay Beach. Trunk Bay is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Navin R.

Most perfect and private villa in the island of nature's little secret
We loved the Surfside villa and it's amazing view and nature all around. All amenities were provided for and where we needed anything sorted out Heather would immediately respond to us. We highly recommend this place if you are up for an adventure down to the beach or have just come over to relax and take in the serenity of BVI.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

5/5 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We had a blast at this property. It was a beautiful location. We enjoyed the perfect beach only a 5 minute drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Arlean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home Stunning View!!
Our stay was far too short, but, this is one of the prettiest homes we have stayed in! We loved the hike to the beach and exploring the ruins in the jungle below the home. Heather was extremely kind and helpful getting us checked in. If you plan to visit BVI make sure and stay in one of her homes !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

stephen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
GREAT!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020

5/5 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 days in paradise
We had a wonderful time. The location is perfect and the house is well equipped. Having our morning coffee on the deck, looking out over the beautiful ocean with all the sail boats going by was a great way to start the day. It was so peaceful there Thank you Heather for sharing your beautiful home
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Heather Chapman

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I am a business consultant, principally serving cross border financial services clients. In 2014 my family and I took a year out to build our vacation villa at Cooten Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

Outside of work, family comes first and my boys, Tom, Ben and Joe respectively work in Property, Film and Finance. Heather, who I have been married to for 30 years, enjoys interior and garden design and making all of our lives run smoothly!

Additionally I spend time at Tortola Sports Club, where I play squash and I work on BVI Olympic Committee and Old Government House Museum matters as the Treasurer of both organisations.

Why they chose this property

The family saw the hillside where the villa is located when we first came to live in the British Virgin Islands in 1995. We decided that if development lots ever came on the market, we would build a dream villa here in Cooten Bay. That finally happened 19 years later in 2014.

What makes this property unique

The Chapman family, which is Mark (husband), Heather (wife), Tom, Ben and Joe (3 sons) have been involved with the Surfside Gardens dream from inception to the day our first guests arrived in late 2014. Every facet of the villa has been hand-picked, uniquely designed or tailor-made by one of the family members, from the chimney breast, to the 'jam'delier, to the indoor/outdoor stone spa bathroom, to the stone and tiled patios, to the panoramic windows, to the french doors, to the gourmet kitchen and even down to the surrounding lush vegetation. We collected stones, rocks and boulders from the property as we built it and fashioned them into pillars, walls, pathways. Both bathrooms are entirely constructed of stone, making for the most natural environment imaginable. For the four years preceding the build we nurtured a vast array of fruit trees, palms and shrubs, ready for the day in 2014 when we would landscape the property. We designed the villa for Caribbean living to take advantage of the the sea breezes and amazing views. The crystal clear ocean and pebble beach are just few meters from the front door and a beautiful unspoiled sandy beach, Rogues Bay aka Lava Flow is a couple of minutes drive without leaving the quiet estate road where Surfside is situated. At Lava Flow, you are likely to be the only visitors, it is most definitely one of 'natures little secrets'.

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